Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI-Camp Hill, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor to lead inmate workers in food service operations and ensure safe, efficient meal production. The role emphasizes staff guidance, supervision, and skill development within a structured, professional environment.

Responsibilities include vocational training, overseeing food areas, planning assignments, custody of inmates, and managing food items and supplies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional setting or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates food preparation, baking, equipment use, and safe sanitation practices.
• Inspect food areas and supplies; adjust recipes; ensure proper storage methods.
• Plan and review inmate assignments; maintain records of performance.
• Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during work activities.
• Receive, store, and track food items and supplies using established procedures.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Food service

Safety & sanitation

Team leadership

Background check

Job description

The Corrections Food Service Instructor position at the Department of Corrections, SCI-Camp Hill offers a meaningful way to support daily operations. This role places you at the center of a fast-paced food service environment that relies on teamwork. You will guide and encourage inmate workers as they learn valuable skills and support meal preparation. Join a team that values responsibility, structure, and professional growth.

This position leads inmate workers in food service tasks and supports safe, efficient meal production at SCI-Camp Hill. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Vocational Training:Teach inmates food preparation, baking, equipment use, and safe sanitation practices
• Operational Oversight:Inspect food areas and supplies, adjust recipes, and ensure proper storage methods
• Work Supervision:Plan and review inmate assignments and maintain records of performance
• Custody Control:Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during work activities
• Resource Management:Receive, store, and track food items and supplies using established procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours to be determined. This is shift work with rotating days off. Shifts are awarded based on bidding and seniority.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service of a variety of complete meal menus in an institutional food service operation, food catering service, restaurant, or in a similar large-scale food production operation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.